Sparta bans heavy trucks from two more township roads Heavy trucks are now banned on two more Sparta Township roads. A current ban on a third road will continue — even though... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 03:30
Vernon’s short-term rental policy to be clarified A single tenant in Vernon will not be able to lease a residence for more than 180 days, according to a proposed revision... Business 14 Oct 2021 | 03:07
Sparta is closing gap on school bus routes Sparta. About one or one of the Sparta Township public schools’ bus routes were not covered as of Sept. 29, Superintendent... News 08 Oct 2021 | 07:38
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Still working under their old contract, Sparta teachers see hope for an agreement About a month into the 2021-22 school year, the Sparta Education Association teachers are still working under their old contract.... Local News 08 Oct 2021 | 07:35
Sparta High School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta school officials deny teacher suspension over book Students, alumni, and parents asked for the reinstatement of Kate Brennan, a Sparta High School English teacher allegedly... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 04:13
‘I felt like I was just being attacked’: County increases spending on mosquito control The Sussex County Commissioners agreed to spend tens of thousands more to control the mosquitoes tormenting local residents.... Local News 01 Oct 2021 | 03:52
Woodbourne Park (Photo provided) High Point Midget Football and Cheer sees a chance to grow at Woodbourne Park High Point Midget Football and Cheer is in the market for a better field. Looking to move the program to Woodbourne Park,... Sports 01 Oct 2021 | 03:43
White Deer Plaza (Photo provided) Council approves $520K contract for water infrastructure at White Deer Plaza Sparta. The Sparta Township Council on Sept. 14 awarded a contract of nearly $520,000 to change the White Deer Plaza and... Local News 28 Sep 2021 | 03:00
Vernon Township police chief Dan Young asked for the change (File photo by Mike Zummo) Measure allows Vernon to hire trained officers without an exam The Vernon Township Council on Sept. 13 unanimously approved an ordinance that will allow the township to hire police officers... Police & Fire 23 Sep 2021 | 11:39
Commissioners support use of funds to address 911 ‘travesty’ The Sussex County Commissioners on Sept. 8 unanimously supported bills in the state assembly and senate to allow counties... Police & Fire 17 Sep 2021 | 04:23
Playground may not be ready for Sussex Day dedication The dedication of Sussex Borough’s playground at the new T.J. Dunn Memorial Park is scheduled for Oct. 16. But Council President... Sports 17 Sep 2021 | 01:39
A compressor station, from Empower NJ's Tennessee Gas Pipeline Virtual Town Hall last year. Tennessee Gas finally shows up: This time, compressor expansion gets only praise After missing a meeting earlier in the summer, a Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. representative made it to the Sussex County Commissioners’... Local News 15 Sep 2021 | 06:58
(Stock photo) Stray bullets lead to gun safety proposals Vernon Councilman Andrew Pitsker on Aug. 23 said he’s looking at two ordinances to address stray bullets in the Glen Harbor... Police & Fire 02 Sep 2021 | 04:13
Sparta introduces measure to redevelop landfill The Sparta Township Council on Aug. 10 introduced an ordinance for a development plan on the former Sparta Landfill. The ordinance... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 02:59
County establishes trails grant program Sussex County towns will have a new source of funds to develop recreational trails. A new trails grant program unanimously... Local News 20 Aug 2021 | 06:37
